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Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED)
Also known as: CEED
North Carolina Central University · Durham, North Carolina
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) is NCCU's university-wide entrepreneurship hub, launched October 2022. Located in the Business Incubator Suite of the new $38.6M School of Business building (opened February 2024). CEED serves students, faculty, staff, and the Durham small business community.
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- No equity required
- Currently active
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Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-26
High confidence
Key Details
- Raised: $2.5M+ in funding and commitments
- Leadership: Katrece Boyd, Executive Director
- Location: Business Incubator Suite, School of Business
- Host: School of Business
- Partners: PNC, Blackstone, NC IDEA, Kauffman Foundation, Truist, Clorox, E3 Durham, State Farm
- Founded: October 2022
Programs
- CEED Fellowship (paid student fellowship)
- WBENC Women of Color Incubator
- Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition (feeds into PNC HBCU Pitch Competition)
- RIVA (Research and Innovation Venture Accelerator)
- Faculty Entrepreneurship Certification (FEC) Workshop
- Blackstone LaunchPad Series
- Pitch Creator training
- ExEC Bootcamp (8-15 week venture creation)
- Small Business Assistance Clinic (SBAC)
- Mentorship Alliance Program (MAP)
Impact Metrics (as of 2026)
- 110 student fellows
- 580 advisory hours
- 120 small businesses served (90%+ minority-owned)
- 541 students engaged
- 100+ events since launch
- 55+ pitch competition participants
- 8 high-potential ventures mentored
- $350K+ student venture revenue generated
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) at North Carolina Central University.
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NCCU School of Business Building
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University
NCCU School of Business Building
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/news/nccu-introduces-innovative-school-business-building **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University, by Attiyya Dunn Ribbon-cutting Feb 28, 2024. New 76,000 sq ft, $38.6M facility at Lawson Street and South Alston Avenue. Features: **Business Innovation Lab** — 3D printers, VR, AI for student ventures **Business Incubator Suite** — Home to CEED and Peggy Ward Financial Education Center Enhanced Culinary Lab & Dining Room Lowe's Auditorium (200-person capacity) Cybersecurity Lab Behavioral Research Classroom Trading Room with Bloomberg Terminals Dean Anthony Nelson: "Our gratitude goes out to our generous donors whose support has helped make this transformation possible." Also houses new MBA concentrations in cybersecurity, commercial real estate, wealth management — first HBCU to offer commercial real estate and wealth management at MBA level.
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"CEED: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development"
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University
"CEED: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development"
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/entrepreneurship **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) serves as a dynamic hub for students, faculty, staff, and small business community members, providing essential resources, support, and education to cultivate successful entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. We are committed to entrepreneurial skill-building, lifting viable ventures off the ground, and connecting the entrepreneurship ecosystem with university resources that accelerate business growth. The vision is to be a transformative force in the region, where the collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and community members leads to the emergence of innovative ventures and sustainable economic development. Key programs listed: WBENC Women of Color Incubator, Mentorship Alliance Program (MAP), University Programming, Community Programming. CEED raised $2.5M+ in funding, 110 student fellows, 580 advisory hours, 120 small businesses served (90% minority-owned), 541 students engaged, 55+ pitch competition participants, 100+ events since Oct 2022, 8 high-potential ventures mentored, $350K+ student venture revenue. Executive Director: Katrece Boyd Program Manager: LaTrisha D Rushing Partners: PNC Bank, Blackstone, NC IDEA, Kauffman Foundation, Truist, Clorox, E3 Durham, State Farm, HUxPNC.
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